Stranda, Norway

Full City Profile

2,969 Population 3,227/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Stranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	38.3°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	3,227/sq mi
Coordinates	62.3086°N, 6.9372°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"

84% above US avg

Snowfall 39.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.62"

Driest Month (May) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	111 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	138 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	40 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	146 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	119 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	126 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	69 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	131 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	129 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	132 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	82 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	54 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	83 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	112 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	139 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	123 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	112 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	148 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	148 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	51 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	49 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	24 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	49 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	51 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	71 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	126 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	117 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	19 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	27 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	3 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	7.6 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	5.8 in
April	35°F (2°C)	3.9 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in	Driest
June	49°F (9°C)	3.6 in
July	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in
September	45°F (7°C)	7.4 in
October	39°F (4°C)	7.7 in
November	32°F (0°C)	7.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	8.6 in	Wettest

Stranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 27°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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